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The British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people aged 14+ whose main focus of work is delivering paddlesport taster/starter sessions within clubs, centres or other organisations. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for instructors who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines. The Paddlesport Instructor is ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. You do not need to know where you are all the time, especially if you can combine and adapt basic navigation skills. On this course I show you some classic combinations, and give you the confidence to roam across wild countryside. In effect, ... Read more

SWOAPG Members are able to book places on a series of IOL workshops on using Coaching in Outdoor Learning - see IOL Outdoor Learning Coaching for full details - and book online at https://www.outdoor-learning.org/Good-Practice/Develop-as-a-Professional/Specialist-Competencies/Coaching

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Having the ability to “see” the landscape by relating the contour patterns to the shape of the ground (and vice versa) is an essential part of successful navigation in mountain and moorland environments. On this hill based one-day course, I explain the concept ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Okay... so you think you're lost! Although knowing how to remedy the situation is largely judgemental (and I cannot teach judgement!), what I can do is illustrate how various combinations of techniques work, and show you some classic adaptations. Based on a particularly ... Read more

Inline-Raft: inflatable whitewater craft, with 1, 2 or 3 person seated inline. (croc, ducky, whitewater-canoe, outsider, inflatable kayak, inline miniraft, etc...). On commercial trips, inline-rafts not necessarily have Inline-Raft Guides on board; they can operate from different crafts covering multiple inline-rafts at the same time.

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. Despite what you might think, navigation is simple! All it requires is an understanding of a few basic, straightforward skills which can be used anywhere and in any conditions. On this course, I will teach you those skills! Combining my Map Interpretation & ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Far more than simple map reading, map interpretation allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground using simple yet effective techniques. Once learned, you will never look at a map in the same way again! On this valley based one-day ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Mountain weather can change at an alarming speed, especially in the British hills, and once the mist is down even the easiest ground can become confusing and difficult. On this moorland based one-day course, I teach a range of simple yet effective techniques ... Read more

This course was designed for outdoor providers to help them find ways of fostering a feeling of connection between their clients and the world around them and is accepted as CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association and the Association of Mountain Instructors. Help your clients engage with their environment. Designed specifically for outdoor ... Read more

The Whitewater Rescue Technician - Professional (WRT-PRO) course is designed for professional river users who require a rescue capability in a whitewater environment, e.g. raft guides, safety kayakers and gorge walk leaders.

Accepted as CPD for Mountain Training Association members A chance to try out new ideas and test the theory.  Designed by the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) this two-day course (Saturday 9 to 5 + Sunday 9 to 4) provides an opportunity for participants to experiment with a wide range of facilitation techniques and explore ... Read more

Parkmill, Gower £140 for the 2 day course Contact Gary Evans

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Far more than simple map reading, map interpretation allows you to get an amazingly detailed picture of the ground using simple yet effective techniques. Once learned, you will never look at a map in the same way again! On this valley based one-day ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. Despite what you might think, navigation is simple! All it requires is an understanding of a few basic, straightforward skills which can be used anywhere and in any conditions. On this course, I will teach you those skills! Combining my Map Interpretation & ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Mountain weather can change at an alarming speed, especially in the British hills, and once the mist is down even the easiest ground can become confusing and difficult. On this moorland based one-day course, I teach a range of simple yet effective techniques ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Having the ability to “see” the landscape by relating the contour patterns to the shape of the ground (and vice versa) is an essential part of successful navigation in mountain and moorland environments. On this hill based one-day course, I explain the concept ... Read more

This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. Price £130 per person.

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost. You do not need to know where you are all the time, especially if you can combine and adapt basic navigation skills. On this course I show you some classic combinations, and give you the confidence to roam across wild countryside. In effect, ... Read more

Suitable for aspirant mountain leaders/instructors + those looking for a skills boost Okay... so you think you're lost! Although knowing how to remedy the situation is largely judgemental (and I cannot teach judgement!), what I can do is illustrate how various combinations of techniques work, and show you some classic adaptations. Based on a particularly ... Read more

SWOAPG Members are able to book places on a series of IOL workshops on using Coaching in Outdoor Learning - see IOL Outdoor Learning Coaching for full details - and book online at https://www.outdoor-learning.org/Good-Practice/Develop-as-a-Professional/Specialist-Competencies/Coaching

Working together to shape our future and continue conversations from the very successful 2018 UK Outdoor Learning Sector Conference. For training & awarding organisations, educators, researchers, advisors, managers and business owners. - Safety, Inspection and Licensing Post AALA - Career Pathways, Workforce Training and Apprenticeships - Changing the Impact of Outdoor Learning through Research - ... Read more

South Wales venue £190 for the 2 day course Contact Gary Evans

This course was designed for outdoor providers to help them find ways of fostering a feeling of connection between their clients and the world around them and is accepted as CPD for members of the Mountain Training Association and the Association of Mountain Instructors. Help your clients engage with their environment. Designed specifically for outdoor ... Read more

This is a 2-day (16-hour) qualification related to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and all the essentials for anyone working or spending time outdoors. Price £130 per person.